How to reintroduce dog food after a bland diet for stomach upset?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered
I have him on a bland diet (rice/boiled chicken) for his intestinal issue but how should I re introduce his regular dog food??
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Published on May 18th, 2016
Gradually over 4-5 days. Mix the old food with the chicken and rice adding more and more percentage of old food (first day 25% old food + 75% chicken and rice; second day 50% old food + 50% chicken and rice and so on).
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Published on February 4th, 2019
Hi, I would give his stomach a rest, just offer water little and often, I.e. 100 ml every 30 minutes to an hour, and offer him a small amount of bland diet in 6-8 hours, provided he hasn't vomited the water. If he keeps on vomiting just a after drinking a small amount of water, have him checked over. Hope this helps !
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Published on September 2nd, 2017
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I think it is a great idea to slowly mix his regular dog food in with the chicken and rice over a week and see how that goes. But first give him a good 3-5 days with JUST chicken and rice, then start mixing. If he starts vomiting with the regular food maybe you need to change brands of food. I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck!
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